THE PUNISHER (Mark Goldblatt, 1989)

[Moltisanti]

Gotta be tough to tell how many were for Lundgren and how many for Krabbe once they get off the elevator.

[Jox]

Indeed!

Japanese special edition coming on September 4
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07C81WCL4/

2-discs set including:
- the Uncut theatrical release,
- the R-rated version,

Special packaging,
booklet (program reprint?),
mini-poster,

and existing extras produced from the German release:
- director's commentary,
- the longer workprint cut,
- behind the scenes reel (aka "gag reel"),
- trailers

Official page from distributor:
http://www.happinet-p.com/jp3/releases/HPXR-255

From Google Translate, it seems the workprint cut will be featured in 2 versions, the vintage Beta tape transfer, and a re-edit with the available HD footage from the final feature film...

[Jox]

Camera & steadicam operator Ian Jones framing a shot

[Jox]

Mike Zeck painting / movie comparison

[Jox]

August 1990 double feature of THE PUNISHER / DARK ANGEL in Portugal where I'm been told Dolph was quite popular in theatres until THE PEACEKEEPER
https://twitter.com/voyeurdatela/status ... 0546221057

[Jox]

Dagger in boots, comic / movie
(Marvel Super Action magazine #1, 1976)

[Jox]

https://twitter.com/punisher_book/statu ... 7812187136

[Jox]

Personal collection:
VHS, Laserdics, VCD, DVD, Blu-ray


(click to enlarge)

[lt.brannigan]

I have long been resisting the urge to purchase every version available of this movie. And now you are tempting to throw caution and money to to the wind and say screw it, GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL!

[Jox]

Just trying to remind people of the history and evolution of home video mediums /supports / formats
Imagine I have collected more or less the same for every DL title...

[lt.brannigan]

The Punisher is the only title of Dolph Lundgren's I feel compelled to buy multiple copies of.

On one hand, bills and other grownup stuff, on the other, fun and cool stuff.

Decisions..

[Jox]

Closer look: the VHS (French, Spanish, British, American)

[Jox]

Apparently it's now on Netflix!
Anybody to confirm it's the 1989 movie?

https://www.netflix.com/title/70000803

[lt.brannigan]

It links to what appears to be a landing page, but no option is given to watch it. And yes it is for the '89 movie.

[Jox]

Possibly the link will appear soon?